1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR S2 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 144 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 636 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | Mondial | S2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
