1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 77 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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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1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 328 GTS | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |