1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Ferrari 365 GT 1979 Nissan Silvia
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 365 GT Silvia
Year Released 1971 1979
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 1952 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 320 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 364 Nm 152 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2410 mm


 

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