1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 14 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard 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. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |