1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 29 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 810 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 GTO | SL |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 80 L |