1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 BMW 120 (380 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Mondial | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
