1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.
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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F55 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F55 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F55 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1755 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
