1968 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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.
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1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GTC | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |