1962 Ferrari 156 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156.
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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1962 Ferrari 156 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 156 | 300 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 71 L |