1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 220 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mondial | 90 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 49 L |