1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 135 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |