1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F355 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |