1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 24 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 Superamerica | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 65 L |