1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 523 kg more than 1980 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. 2008 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Ferrari Mondial | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ferrari | SsangYong |
Model | Mondial | Kyron |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |