1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 F1 90 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 90 | 300 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |