1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 575 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F40 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
