1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |