1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1958 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |