1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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.
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1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tipo 65 | 220 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |