1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 33 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. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 817 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 40 | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85 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 | 998 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
