1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 212 | C |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 62 L |