1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 82 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari GTO | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTO | 560 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 464 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1748 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |