1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 53 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 125 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 251 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2012 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 Superamerica | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1841 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 80 L |