1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTO | 300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 100 L |
