2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 15 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 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 8 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |
