1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 31 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Crown |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |