2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
