1986 Ferrari F1 86 vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 795 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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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1986 Ferrari F1 86 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 86 | E |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 839 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |