1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 676 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 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 | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |