1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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 Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pinin | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3300 mm |
