1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 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, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 412 GT | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |