1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | Mondial | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
