1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 616 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F50 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
