1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 480 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 147 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |