1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S 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 186 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | Mondial | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 70 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
