1947 Ferrari 125S vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1947 Ferrari 125S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125S. (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1644 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S. 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.
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| 1947 Ferrari 125S | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 125S | 500 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 55 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 2400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
