1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1969 Ford GT 40 and 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (199 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 40 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 65 L |
