1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 20 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 130 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
