1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. (323 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 80 L |
