1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |