1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 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 133 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 72 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Mondial | 130 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
