1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 18 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1448 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
