1979 Nissan Cedric vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 578 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cedric | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
| Model | Cedric | 599 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2751 mm |
