1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Maranello | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
