1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GTE | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |