1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 BB | 300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
