1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 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.
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1982 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |