1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1985 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Patrol. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 102 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Because 1985 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
