2009 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1982 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
