2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Ferrari Mercedes-Benz
Model KS 360 Modena C
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3572 cc 2683 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 773 Nm 370 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 88.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 62 L


 

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