2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | E | 456 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 110 L |