1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Toyota Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1994 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 1994 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1994 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 208 | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |