1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 412 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
