2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 500 | 300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |