1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 340 Spider | Cressida |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1170 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |