1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina 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 236 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 656 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Austin |
| Model | Mondial | Marina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
