1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166. 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Ferrari 166 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 166 | 260 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1422 kg |