2005 BMW 745 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 21 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2005 BMW 745 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. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2010 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |