1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. (170 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 TR | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
