1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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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1982 Ferrari 308 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | W 196 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 720 kg |