1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 306 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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