1972 Ferrari Dino vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1972 Ferrari Dino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ferrari Dino 1965 Nissan President
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model Dino President
Year Released 1972 1965
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2418 cc 2972 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 193 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 236 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2860 mm


 

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