1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |
