2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 718 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F1 2000 | 230 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3060 mm |
