1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |