1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 208 | 200 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 160 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 | 1150 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |