1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |