1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 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 195 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 704 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1963 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | S500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
