1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F355 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
