1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | Mondial | P5 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |