1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | 450 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |