1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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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1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 410 Superamerica | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1608 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |