1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
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 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 330GT has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 330GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330GT | S |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |