2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz S. (317 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 542 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, both vehicles can yield 470 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Ferrari F430 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F430 | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |