1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 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 302 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Superfast | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
