1953 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 1241 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 F2 | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1805 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |