1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 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 234 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | S |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 88 L |