1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3910 mm |
