1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 767 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
