1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | 600 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |