2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP) has 460 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 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 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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