1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 22 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 264 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mondial | CLS |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |