1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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 Dino (264 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | 190 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 246 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |