1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Mondial | Floride |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |
