1959 Maserati 250 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600

To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Maserati 250. (232 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1790 kg more than 1959 Maserati 250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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