1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 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 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 33 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Mondial | S2000 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |