1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 292 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 220 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
