1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 31 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (275 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 1174 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 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. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTO | E420 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
