1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
