1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 536 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
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1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mondial | 1900 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 71 L |