1973 Ferrari 312 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380

To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. (215 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 996 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.

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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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