2007 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 23 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |