1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 400 (392 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 220 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 48 L |