2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1890 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 86 L |
