1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1976 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1976 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 Mondial | 181 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |