1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Mondial | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 61 L |