1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 288 GTO | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 100 L |