1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 300 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTE | 190 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
