1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | 280 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2649 mm |