1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 6 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | Mondial | Shamal |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |