2000 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 11 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 636 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | Mondial |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |