1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 192 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB2 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
