1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |