1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM 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) has 166 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 399 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 MM | 230 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1488 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |