1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 348 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 120 L |
