1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 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 (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 186 kg more than 1983 Volvo 240. 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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
