1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 128 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Junior | Mondial |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |