1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 561 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Mondial | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |