2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F430 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
