1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 57 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 12 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (208 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 America | E |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |