1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 43 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 845 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GT | President |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 394 Nm |
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 | 1045 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |