1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. 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 189 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 103 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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |