2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1495 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
