1951 Ferrari 166 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166. 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 166 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 166 | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1666 kg |