1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 286 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (452 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 512 BB | Century |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2981 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
