1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1964 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 LM | SL |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |