1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 46 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 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTE | S |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 5980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |