1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1968 Nissan Cedric is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 281 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GT | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
