1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |