1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 300S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |