1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Toyota Century is newer by 10 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 205 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GT | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |