1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 566 kg more than 1959 Simca Oceane. 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | Mondial | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
