1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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 365 BB (410 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 BB | 380 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3839 cc |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |