1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 288 GTO | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |