1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 176 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Mondial | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 31 L |
