1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 526 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GTO | Mondial |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 310 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 |
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 | 950 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 86 L |