1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 269 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 246 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. 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 456M (540 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.

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