1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1984 Saab 90
To start off, 1984 Saab 90 is newer by 30 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. Both 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial and 1984 Saab 90 are equipped with a 1,985 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Saab 90. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1984 Saab 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
Because 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Saab 90, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1984 Saab 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Saab |
Model | 500 Mondial | 90 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |