1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 320 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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.
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1950 Ferrari 340 America | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 America | 300S |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |