1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 344 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 288 GTO | 370Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |