1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 54 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GT | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
