1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 40 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 52 L |
