1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 GTO | 420 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
