1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. (218 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | S |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |