1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial and 1953 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 356 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1953 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:
| 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 500 Mondial | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
