1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |