2004 BMW M5 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (214 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1980 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
