1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 Mexico | S |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 90 L |