1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 786 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Mondial | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |
