1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 44 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 706 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |