1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 653 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 83 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F50 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |