1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 650 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 375 Indy | Leopard |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |