1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 306 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 306 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 306 | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |