1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 1 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 96 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1. 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
