1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |