1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 731 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | Mondial | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 22 L |
