1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. Both 1998 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS are equipped with a 3,184 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 77 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (323 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1273 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
