1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 28 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 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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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1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 500 Mondial | 936 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 700 kg |