1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 TR | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5401 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3300 mm |
