1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mondial | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
