1959 BMW 503 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 36 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 503 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
