1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 940 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
