1996 BMW 520 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 BMW 520. 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
