2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 360 | 350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3499 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 65.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |