1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Mondial and 1998 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1998 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ferrari Mondial 1998 Porsche 911
Make Ferrari Porsche
Model Mondial 911
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 3185 cc 3163 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 266 HP 544 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 600 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors


 

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