1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 536 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
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1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 801 F1 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |