1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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.

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1963 Ferrari 250 GT 1970 Toyota Crown
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 250 GT Crown
Year Released 1963 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2253 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 251 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 240 km/hour 151 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 L 70 L