2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 240 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 100 L |
