1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | 300S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |