1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 8 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 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 181 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 239 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1960 mm |
