1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |