1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 24 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 83 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 280 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lada |
Model | 500 Mondial | 1600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1030 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |