1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | 380 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
