1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 475 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 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Mondial | 131 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1210 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |