1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Mondial and 1998 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1998 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend. 1998 Honda Legend 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. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | Legend |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 68 L |
