1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 813 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 190 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |