1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450

To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 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. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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