1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. (153 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1996 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.
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1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 512 TR | 770 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 7655 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 3400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3890 mm |