1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 208 | 250 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |