1998 BMW 318 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
