1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 759 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | NV |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
