1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 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 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 125 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 (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
