1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 375 Indy | 220 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |