1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 361 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | 17M |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |