2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 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 231 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (426 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2980 mm |
