1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1971 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 365 GT | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
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 | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 111 L |