1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 22 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | Titan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 140 L |
