1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F355 | President |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |