1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 40 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. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
