1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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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1963 Ferrari 330 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |