1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 308 | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |