1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 365 BB and 1973 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 365 BB 1973 Nissan Bluebird
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 365 BB Bluebird
Year Released 1973 1973
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1595 cc
Horse Power 380 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 135 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 955 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2510 mm


 

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