1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F40 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1044 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
