1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 112 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 475 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 40 | 300 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 100 L |