1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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 342 America | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 342 America | 200 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
