1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 700 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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.
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1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GP 158 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |