1977 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
