2006 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 18 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 123 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 110 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 330 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |