1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | Mondial | 525 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 267 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |