Performance Review: Ferrari Mondial t - [1990]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari Mondial Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari Mondial t is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1990. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 and the 1991 Jaguar XJ 220.This particular Ferrari Mondial has a 3405cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Mondial shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mondial's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1503 kgs (3313 lbs) this makes the Ferrari Mondial t in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari Mondial shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3405cc 32V V8 engine produces 299 bhp (222 kW) @ 7200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 238 lb-ft (322.6 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari Mondial you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (223.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari Mondial.

The Ferrari Mondial has a Power to weight ratio of 198.9 bhp per ton and 158.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1990 Mondial competing with the 2013 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (223.9 bhp per ton) or the 1969 Dodge Charger 7.0L Daytona Hemi (223.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari Mondial generating around 158.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 BMW 3 Series 335i M-Sport 2d E90 (183.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT (183.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Ferrari Mondial t as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Ferrari Mondial t is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mondial and the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari Mondial on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.99 secs @ 97.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (13.93 secs), the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (13.93 secs), and the 1992 BMW 5 Series M5 E34 (13.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1990 version of the Ferrari Mondial t has a maximum speed of 153mph.

Top Speed of the 1990 Mondial equals the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1990 Ferrari Mondial t then how about the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph), the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S (164 mph), or the 1967 Ford GT 40 (164 mph).

Related Links:

1990 Mondial Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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