1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Maranello | C |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 66 L |
