1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Vantage | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 86 L |
