1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Nissan 211 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GT | 211 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
