1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 617 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 589 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F399 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F399 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 179 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |