1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 631 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
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1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 156 | 250 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |