1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 940 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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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1983 Ferrari 126 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 126 | 300S |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |