1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (376 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 820 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 Spider | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1670 kg |