2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 471 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1988 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Town & Country | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
