1968 Datsun 1800 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1968 Datsun 1800 is newer by 4 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 2,953 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 190 more horse power than 1968 Datsun 1800. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Datsun 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Datsun 1800 weights approximately 51 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Datsun 1800. (156 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Datsun 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Datsun 1800 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Datsun | Ferrari |
| Model | 1800 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1816 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 133 L |
