1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 65 L |
