1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 340 Mexico | 600 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 65 L |
