1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | Mondial | P5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
