1993 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1993 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1993 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mondial | Phantom |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 2591 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 104 L |