1970 Ferrari 312 vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Nissan Cefiro.
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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 312 | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2989 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1430 kg |
