1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 221 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
