1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 512 M | 500 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4973 cc |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |