1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 395 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 365 BB | 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4519 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
