1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1961 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 930 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1961 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Steyr |
| Model | Mondial | 700C |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1950 mm |
