1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600. (408 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1993 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 456. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | 600 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 100 L |