1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 2,952 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 70 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 68.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |