1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1999 BMW Z8 is newer by 10 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z8 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 86 L |
