1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F355 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3300 mm |
