1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 910 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 595 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
