1989 BMW 850 vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |
