1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 448 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Venom | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
