1996 BMW 540 vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (161 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 540 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
