1966 Ferrari 312 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.

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. 1986 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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