1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 23 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | V50 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
