2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Maranello | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 120 L |
