1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 570 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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.
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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | Mondial |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |