1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 246 kg more than 2007 Pagani Zonda.
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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
Model | Mondial | Zonda |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |