1996 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari Maranello and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 407 kg more than 1996 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ferrari Maranello | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Maranello | E |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |