1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 1 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 85 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6. 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
