1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F355 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |