1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |