1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 54 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 37 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 540 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 Superamerica | M |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2915 mm |