1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (286 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 604 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 BB | 400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4196 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3150 mm |
