1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 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 77 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1982 Ferrari Mondial.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 130 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
