1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial weights approximately 453 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, 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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1957 Berkeley Sports | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sports | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2260 mm |