1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 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 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 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 GTO (496 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari GTO | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTO | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |