1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 28 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 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 304 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Ferrari 308 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Ferrari Mercedes-Benz
Model 308 E
Year Released 1981 2009
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1584 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 80 L


 

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