2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
