1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 17 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 86 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | F430 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |
