1961 Ferrari 196 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380

To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 196 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 196 (208 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 196 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 196.

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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1961 Ferrari 196 has manual transmission. 1961 Ferrari 196 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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