1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Mondial | 520 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 270 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 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 | 1270 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
