1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 350 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |