1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GT | 180 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
