1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 527 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 412 GT | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |