1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 9 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 10 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |