1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (189 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | SC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
