1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial weights approximately 71 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | Sprite | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2260 mm |