2004 BMW 118 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |