1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |