1965 Ginetta G10 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ginetta G10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ginetta G10 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ginetta G10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ginetta G10 (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ginetta G10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1965 Ginetta G10.
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.
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1965 Ginetta G10 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ginetta | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | G10 | 250 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |