1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1993 Toyota Century

To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.

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 275 (294 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari 275 1993 Toyota Century
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 275 Century
Year Released 1966 1993
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3285 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 289 Nm
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 1175 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2870 mm


 

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