1953 Ferrari 195 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380

To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 195. 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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