1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | 300B |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
