1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Mondial and 1998 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 65 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Mondial | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1365 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
