1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | 250 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |