1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 and 1977 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 365 GT4 | S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
