1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 19 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 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
