1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 112 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GT | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |