1967 Ferrari 365 California vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (363 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 California has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 365 California | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 California | 300 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3080 mm |