1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 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 205 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 436 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |