1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo 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 138 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 486 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
