1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 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 281 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.1:1 |
| 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 | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |
