1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondial | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
