1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 300 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 85 L |