1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. 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 162 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GTO | Silvia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |