1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 41 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 621 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
