1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 230 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |