2005 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 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, 2005 BMW 320 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |