2009 BMW 120 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial

To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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