1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 830 kg more than 1966 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
