1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Leopard. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 GT | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
