1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2012 BMW 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Mondial | 120 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |
