2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (604 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | CLK GTR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 6898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 770 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
