1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 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 143 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 475 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GTO | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |
