1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 412 GT | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
