1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |