1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1962 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 15 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GTO | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
