1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 438 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1977 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 60 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 912 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |