2009 BMW 120 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 29 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 46 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |