2007 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |