1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mondial | 320 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |