2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 550 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |