1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 660 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Mondial | Seven |
Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |