2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (311 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 311 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |