1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 8 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 1370 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 BB | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6330 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |
