1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 365 GT | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |
