1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 670 kg more than 1964 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GTO | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |