1986 BMW 735 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1986 BMW 735 and 1986 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 250 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 | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
