1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 305 kg more than 1981 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 308 | S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
