1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 55 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 288 GTO | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |
