2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 14 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 264 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Blazer | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
