1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 780 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. 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 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | S600 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |
