1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine 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) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Mondial | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
