1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 412 GT 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 61 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 412 GT | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |