1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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 GTO (255 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTO | 220 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
