1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 54 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 884 kg more than 1958 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GT | Titan |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |