1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 LM | 190 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 52 L |
