1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. (283 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1568 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 Spider | S |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 2420 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |