1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Lexus SC
To start off, 2010 Lexus SC is newer by 20 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Lexus SC. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus SC weights approximately 279 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, 2010 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2010 Lexus SC 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. 2010 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | Mondial | SC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
