1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
