1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 44 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 615 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GTO | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 80 L |
