1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 117 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330.
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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
