1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1970 NSU 1000
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 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 565 kg more than 1970 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | 288 GTO | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2260 mm |
