1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 219 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
