1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 906 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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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1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 801 F1 | S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |