1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 500 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Crown |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
