1955 Ferrari 735 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420

To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 735 would be higher. At 4,412 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (296 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.

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. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 735 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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