1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. Both 1967 Ford GT 40 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 992 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ford GT 40 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 40 | S |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78.9 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 | 998 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1490 mm |