1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 (392 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 190 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 100 L |