1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 225 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 225 | 190 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 100 L |