1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | E |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2940 mm |