1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 102 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 456 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Dino | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
