1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500

To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.

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