1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 355 Spider | 450 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |