1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 36 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 1200 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 LM | SLK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
