1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 275 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | C |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 283 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 224 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 Weight | 1265 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |