1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 346 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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1998 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 512 BB | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |