1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 115 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
