1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 460 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 86 L |