1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 268 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1294 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 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC 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 Mercedes-Benz CLC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mondial | CLC |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |