1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |