2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
