1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 340 Spider | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1160 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
