1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Ferrari 330 1978 Nissan Silvia
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 330 Silvia
Year Released 1967 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3967 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 148 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1433 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2350 mm


 

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