1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2710 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 105 L |
