2008 BMW 735 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1990 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, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3405 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
