1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |
