1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212. 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. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 212 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 212 | President |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |