1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | W 111 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |