1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |