1953 Ferrari 250 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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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| 1953 Ferrari 250 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 65 L |
