1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560

To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Tipo 65. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.

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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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