2009 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
