1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 890 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GTO | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |