2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 446 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
