1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 710 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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 Crown has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari D 50 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari D 50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | D 50 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
