1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 27 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 165 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
