1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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 152 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.

Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Ferrari 250 GT 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 250 GT Land Cruiser
Year Released 1958 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2320 mm