1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1996 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F50 and 1996 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 649 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 257 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.

Because 1996 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ferrari F50 1996 Nissan Primera
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model F50 Primera
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4698 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 750 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 10500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 136 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 907 kg 1164 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2610 mm


 

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