1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 90 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |