1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 676 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |