1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 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 226 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 744 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 850 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1470 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 30 L |
