2002 BMW 740 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1991 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
