1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 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 | 445 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |
