1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 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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1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 256 F1 | 190 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 100 L |