1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F40 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |
