1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTE | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 62 L |