1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit 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 55 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 288 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Mondial | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 31 L |