1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 28 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 410 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 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 America | S |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |