1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. (223 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F40 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3310 mm |
