1964 Ferrari 158 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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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1964 Ferrari 158 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 158 | S |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2870 mm |