1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | Mondial | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
