1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 24 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 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 498 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 340 Spider | W 123 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
