1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 241 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Titan |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 106 L |