2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.

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