2002 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
