1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | E |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |