1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 150 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 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Mondial | 118 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |
