1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 33 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 208 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |
