1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 792 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
