2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 427 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Mondial |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 220 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 | 1078 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |