1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 28 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1984 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | NV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |
