1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 106 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
