2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Nissan President. 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Maranello | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
