2004 Ferrari Superamerica vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari Superamerica and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari Superamerica (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (361 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Ferrari Superamerica.
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, 2004 Ferrari Superamerica (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari Superamerica | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Superamerica | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
