1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Mondial | 130 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1570 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |