1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 790 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 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 256 F1 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2720 mm |