1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 121 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
