1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 139 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.

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