1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 460 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | Century |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |