1995 BMW CLS vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 7 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (271 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | CLS | Mondial |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |