1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Cressida. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 570 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Cressida. (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Cressida. 1993 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
