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 (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 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 140 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm). 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 | 276 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
