1988 Ferrari F1 88 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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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1988 Ferrari F1 88 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 88 | 220 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |