1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 644 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
