1984 Ford GT 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 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 489 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1984 Ford GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | 560 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |