1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GT | 250 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |