1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari Mondial 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 168 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 590 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ferrari Mondial 2010 Smart ForTwo
Make Ferrari Smart
Model Mondial ForTwo
Year Released 1982 2010
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 2925 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 92 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 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 33 L


 

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