1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 971 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. 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 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | Mondial | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |
