1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial

To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 495 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 1986 Ferrari Mondial
Make Ferrari Ferrari
Model 250 GTO Mondial
Year Released 1962 1986
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2953 cc 3186 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 296 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 73.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 254 km/hour 250 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 915 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 133 L 86 L


 

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