1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Maserati Bora | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bora | 560 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |