1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1965 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.

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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 1965 Toyota Crown
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 250 GTO Crown
Year Released 1964 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2599 cc
Horse Power 296 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 915 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 133 L 61 L


 

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