1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 48 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | GT |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |