1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
