1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
