1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. 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 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
