1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3186 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
