1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 520 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |