1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 51 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 208.
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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
