1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 247 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. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2170 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 625 F1 | 600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3910 mm |