1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. At 3,198 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 780 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTO | CLK |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 62 L |