1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 420 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTO | 220 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 64 L |