1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Cedric |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |