1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Mondial and 1998 Volvo S80 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 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (178 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 154 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 Volvo S80, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | S80 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1584 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
