1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 54 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Mondial | Frontier |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |