1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |