1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1995 Toyota Century

To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 370 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Century. 1995 Toyota Century 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. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ferrari Mondial 1995 Toyota Century
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model Mondial Century
Year Released 1998 1995
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3185 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 266 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 289 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1800 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2870 mm


 

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