1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 41 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 3,222 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1010 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTO | S |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3222 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 88 L |
