1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1973 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) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
