1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 212 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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 212 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 212 | 230 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3060 mm |