1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 985 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 500 Mondial | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Mondial | E |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |