1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | 300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 100 L |