1995 Ferrari 412 T2 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 412 T2 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari 412 T2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 412 T2.
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.
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1995 Ferrari 412 T2 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 412 T2 | 300 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |