1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 82 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |
