1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 29 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), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 268 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 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 288 GTO | Z |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| 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 | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
