1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F399 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F399 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F399 | S |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 460 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 88 L |