1961 Ferrari 156 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156. 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. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1961 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1961 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 156 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 156 | President |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3040 mm |