2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 21 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
