1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GT | President |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
