1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 890 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | Mondial | 500 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1950 mm |