1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 479 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Testarossa | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 90 L |