1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1985 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1985 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 449 kg more than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ferrari Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dino (264 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Pulsar.

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