1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 296 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTE | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
