1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 365 BB | 300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
