2003 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Enzo | SE |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 651 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 658 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
