1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 651 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM.
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 340 MM | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 MM | 300S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |