1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 309 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1044 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
