1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 456 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 111 L |
