1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Mondial |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |