1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |