2007 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| 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 | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
