2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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