1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 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 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 227 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 230 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |