1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, both vehicles can yield 392 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 120 L |
