1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 231 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 190 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |