1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | President |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |