1987 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1987 BMW 316 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1987 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 316 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 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.
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1987 BMW 316 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1571 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 161 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |