1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 412 GT | 1981 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 412 GT | E |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |