2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
