1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 365 GTC | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
