1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1990 Ferrari Mondial and 1990 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 241 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 702 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondial | Golf |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |