1953 Ferrari 250 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 250 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 | 450 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |