1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1970 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1970 Nissan Cedric is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1970 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 LM | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
