1965 Ferrari 512 F1 vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 512 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 866 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
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.
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1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 512 F1 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |