1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1545 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 288 GTO | 600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3910 mm |
