1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 341 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 250 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 16.8 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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |