1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
