1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 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 227 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 606 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 74.9 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |
