1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 900 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
