1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (205 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 215 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTO (496 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTO | 380 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
