1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 695 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
