1974 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
