1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1223 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 1985 Ferrari 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 1985 Ferrari 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sports | Mondial |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 74 L |