2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420

To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (296 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.

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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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