1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 670 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 500 Testarossa | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |