1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 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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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 256 F1 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |