1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Mondial |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |