1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1987 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |