1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari Mondial | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |