1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 340 Spider | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 Spider | 220 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |