1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 115 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
