1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown 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 125 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
