1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. 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 164 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 GT | Cedric |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |