1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 73 more horse power than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 174 kg more than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | Mondial | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
