1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 16 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 154 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 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mondial | CLK |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |
