1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton 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 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |