1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, both 1963 Ferrari 250 GT and 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 215 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GT | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GT | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 63 L |
