1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 945 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Monomille | Mondial |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |