1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 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 197 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 476 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | Mondial | 131 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |