1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 246 (196 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ferrari 246. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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