1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 512 TR | E |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2307 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
