1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 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 (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 921 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
Model | Mondial | P 601 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |