1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 136 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondial | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
