1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 575 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTO | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 66 L |