1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 442 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Superfast | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
