1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 340 America (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 354 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 340 America | Crown |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |