1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (521 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F50 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 371 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
