1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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 236 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 590 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 124 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71.5 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 | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
