1952 Ferrari 195 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 195. 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.
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1952 Ferrari 195 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 195 | 250 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2340 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1540 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3430 mm |