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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 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 43 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.

Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 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 2953 cc 2195 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 246 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 1277 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2760 mm


 

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