1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | 220 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |