1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |
