1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 15 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 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 530 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTO | 300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 155 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 | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 65 L |
