1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | 400 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 120 L |
