1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 348 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
