2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
