1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 LM | 200 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |