1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (214 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
