1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 25 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Mondial | 535 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
