1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1968 Ferrari 365 GT and 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (169 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 4 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | SE |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |