1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 418 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 340 Spider | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1270 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
