1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 848 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 400.
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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | NV |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 106 L |
