1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 96 kg more than 1954 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.
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Mondial | Chevette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 846 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |