1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 208 | 350 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |