1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTE | 230 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |