1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |