1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (271 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
