1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 LM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
