1996 BMW 730 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 7 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 77 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 730 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |