1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 121 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 355 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Superfast | S |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |