1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2000 Nissan Xterra is newer by 21 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 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Xterra 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, 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
