2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 75 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT 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 2005 Ford FPV BF GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford FPV BF 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.
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2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | FPV BF GT | 560 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |