1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 308 and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 308 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
