1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 18 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1041 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, 2008 GMC Savana (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2008 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2008 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | Mondial | Savana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 117 L |
