1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 126 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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.
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1973 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |