1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GTO | 211 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2230 mm |
