2008 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 118 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
