1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 580 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault. 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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1958 Abarth Renault | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | Mondial |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 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 | 890 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |