1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 135 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
