1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown 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 164 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
