1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 269 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1987 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 190 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |