1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Mondial | Exige |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
