1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 11 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 860 kg more than 1989 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 2000 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | Mondial | Savana |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 117 L |
