1972 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Fairlady | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
Model | Fairlady | 458 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |