1954 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 593 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 375 America | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 375 America | 560 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4523 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 94.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |