1966 DAF 44 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 796 kg more than 1966 DAF 44. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 DAF 44. (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 DAF 44 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | DAF | Ferrari |
| Model | 44 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 114 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
