1999 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 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 3,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
