1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 100 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.

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. 1979 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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