1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | 300B |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3050 mm |