1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 125 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 Superfast | E |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |