1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 246 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 246 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 246 (196 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246.
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, 1973 Ferrari 246 (226 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 246 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 246 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 246 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
