1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GT | 400 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3150 mm |
