1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 788 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari GTO | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTO | 500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 399 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |