1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 31 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
