1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 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 189 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 506 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
