1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. 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 139 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 116 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | E |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |