1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 157 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 220 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 150 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 | 1540 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
