1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |
